The originally family-based band, led by Norbert Leisegang, at first performed live at festivals and parties in the region around Potsdam. They gained popularity across East Germany, and after the fall of the Berlin Wall they got the chance to tour the whole of Germany, achieving success in West Germany as well. In 1990 they released their first CD, Irrenhaus, and in 1993 they had their biggest hit with Kling Klang. Keimzeit still releases material and goes on tour almost every year, especially in Germany and Austria.
Due to their origins in East Germany, the band is often put in the category known as Ostrock, meaning "East-rock".
Current Members
Norbert Leisegang - vocals, guitar
Harmut Leisegang - bass
Roland Leisegang - drums
Andreas "Spatz" Sperling - keyboard (since 1993)
Rudi Feuerbach - guitar (since 2003)
Ralf Benschu - saxophone (since 1990)
Amerikanische Liebe
Keimzeit Lyrics
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Sie liebt mich, sie liebt mich nicht.
Soll ich den Schafen nun Glauben schenken
Oder trübt das Licht?
Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht.
Der Blick über'n Tellerrand
War ein Blick ins Zauberland,
Mit König und richtiger Königin
Leider abgefüllt mit Rye und Gin
Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht.
Ok, der Luxus gehört zu den Menschen,
Wie die Verbrechen auch.
Die Spieldose spielt ihre Melodie
Nach alter Sitt und Brauch.
Also lass mich über all diese Sachen
Mit der nötigen Ehrfurcht lachen.
Lass mich immer mal wieder ein Tänzchen wagen
Oder ein paar Verse machen.
Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht.
Uh, Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht
The lyrics to Keimzeit's song Amerikanische Liebe paint a picture of the superficiality and extravagance of American culture, particularly in the realm of love and relationships. The opening lines describe "gray sheep on a grassy green carpet," and the indecision of whether or not to trust them in matters of love. The singer then muses about the illusion of happiness found in the neon lights and glossy magazines that propagate a version of love devoid of meaning.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht," or "American love every night," driving home the idea that this type of transient and empty love is readily available and normalized in American society. The verses continue to contrast this with a more traditional view of love, symbolized by a king and queen living in a magical land, but ultimately corrupted by alcohol and the trappings of luxury.
The final lines of the song suggest a resignation to the impossibility of avoiding these societal norms, with the singer saying "So let me laugh with the necessary respect about all these things. Let me dance every once in a while or write a few verses." The song ultimately critiques the artificiality of American love while acknowledging the difficulty of escaping its influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Graue Schafe auf grasgrünem Teppich,
Sie liebt mich, sie liebt mich nicht.
The singer is unsure whether their lover truly loves them, comparing their situation to gray sheep on a green carpet whose affections are uncertain.
Soll ich den Schafen nun Glauben schenken
Oder trübt das Licht?
The singer questions whether they should trust their instincts or if their judgement is clouded.
Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht.
The singer describes the illusion of happiness in modern society, where love is commodified and packaged as superficial and fleeting entertainment.
Der Blick über'n Tellerrand
War ein Blick ins Zauberland,
Mit König und richtiger Königin
Leider abgefüllt mit Rye und Gin
The artist recalls a time when they once believed in the fantasy of the American dream, but now recognize it as a facade fueled by alcohol and misused power.
Ok, der Luxus gehört zu den Menschen,
Wie die Verbrechen auch.
Die Spieldose spielt ihre Melodie
Nach alter Sitt und Brauch.
The artist acknowledges that luxury and crime are both innate to humans, and that society follows conventions and traditions like a music box playing a familiar tune.
Also lass mich über all diese Sachen
Mit der nötigen Ehrfurcht lachen.
Lass mich immer mal wieder ein Tänzchen wagen
Oder ein paar Verse machen.
The singer concludes that they will approach these issues with reverence, but still find joy in dancing and creating poetry.
Uh, Glück im Neonlicht,
Lachen auf Glanzpapier.
Amerikanische Liebe jede Nacht
The chorus repeats the same sentiment about the fleeting nature of American love, portrayed as an empty and manufactured product of modern society.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Norbert Leisegang
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